pick the brains of Synonyms
pick the brains of Meaning
pick the brains of
a filling thread, a small thin piece of metal or plastic used to pluck a stringed instrument, to pluck with a pick or with the fingers, a throw of the shuttle, a small thin piece (as of plastic or metal) used to pluck the strings of a stringed instrument, to single out for a particular purpose or for special attention, to dig into, to remove covering or adhering matter from, to throw or thrust with effort, select entry 1, choose, to start (a fight) with someone else deliberately, to loosen or pull apart with a sharp point, to criticize repeatedly especially for minor faults, to gather by plucking, a screen in basketball, the act or privilege of choosing or selecting, the best or choicest one or portion, pilfer, rob, an intercepted forward pass, picklock, a heavy tool with a wooden handle and a blade pointed at one or both ends used especially to loosen or break up soil or rock, the best or choicest one, to eat sparingly or mincingly, the act or opportunity of choosing, to throw (a shuttle) across the loom, to use or work with a pick, something thrown, to remove matter from bit by bit by or as if by plucking, to unlock with a device (such as a wire) other than the key, to remove bit by bit, choose, select, to select with care and deliberation, a blow or stroke with a pointed instrument, to gather or harvest something by plucking, to make (one's way) slowly and carefully, a comb with long widely spaced teeth used to give height to a hairstyle, provoke, a comb with long widely spaced teeth used in grooming hair, to dig at or into, one of the points on the forepart of the blade of a skate used in figure skating, to single out for criticism, teasing, or bullying, to obtain useful information from by questioning, to steal or pilfer from, a slender pointed instrument, one that is picked, to pluck (a stringed instrument, such as a guitar) with a pick or with the fingers, a heavy, usually long-handled iron or steel tool pointed at one or both ends compare mattock, pilfer, to eat sparingly or in a finicky manner, to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument, toothpick, the portion of a crop gathered at one time, to strike, pierce, or break up with a pointed tool, to unlock without a key, the act of pitching or throwing
pick the brains of Sentence Examples
- The young intern eagerly picked the brains of the experienced surgeon, seeking guidance on complex procedures.
- We scheduled a meeting to pick the brains of the marketing team and gain insights into their successful campaigns.
- The research assistant reached out to the leading expert to pick their brains about a groundbreaking discovery.
- The CEO invited external consultants to pick the brains of industry leaders and identify potential growth opportunities.
- The students flocked to the guest speaker, eager to pick the brains of a renowned author and learn their writing secrets.
- The new employee was assigned a mentor to pick their brains about company culture and best practices.
- The entrepreneur sought to pick the brains of successful investors to gather advice on securing funding for their startup.
- The therapist invited the patient's close friends to pick their brains about the patient's behavior and provide valuable context.
- The journalist planned an interview to pick the brains of a celebrity and uncover their motivations and beliefs.
- The aspiring politician attended a town hall meeting to pick the brains of their constituents and understand their concerns and needs.
FAQs About the word pick the brains of
a filling thread, a small thin piece of metal or plastic used to pluck a stringed instrument, to pluck with a pick or with the fingers, a throw of the shuttle,
question, interrogate,examine, quiz, pump, catechize, query, grill,give (someone) the third degree, give the third degree to
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The young intern eagerly picked the brains of the experienced surgeon, seeking guidance on complex procedures.
We scheduled a meeting to pick the brains of the marketing team and gain insights into their successful campaigns.
The research assistant reached out to the leading expert to pick their brains about a groundbreaking discovery.
The CEO invited external consultants to pick the brains of industry leaders and identify potential growth opportunities.
